USER’S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the product. • To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location. • Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited. • The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
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Contents Contents ........................................................................................................................... 1 Features of the SC-540 .................................................................................................... 4 To Ensure Safe Use ......................................................................................................... 5 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit .............................................................................
Contents 2-5 Cutting ................................................................................................................................................... 49 To Perform Cutting ................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Test Cutting ............................................................................................................................................
Contents 5. Menus and Keys ......................................................................................................... 89 5-1 Display Menus Flowchart ...................................................................................................................... 90 5-2 Description of Menus ............................................................................................................................ 96 5-3 Description of Keys ................................................
Features of the SC-540 What Is the SC-540? The SC-540 is a large-format printer equipped with a cutting feature and combining high speed with high print quality. Not only can it be used either solely for printing or solely for cutting, but it can also perform printing and cutting simultaneously. Also, using the crop-mark feature lets you remove media after printing, then load it again and perform cutting, positioning it accurately. It also achieves better weatherability through the use of SOL INK.
To Ensure Safe Use About and Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or media damage should the unit be used improperly. * Media damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.
To Ensure Safe Use Ensure adequate ventilation for the work area. Failure to do so may result in odor, physical distress, or fire. Do not allow ink or cleaning liquid to come into contact with eyes or skin. Do not drink or deliberately smell ink or cleaning liquid. Doing so may be hazardous to your health. If ink or cleaning liquid comes in contact with the eyes, immediately flush with running water for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation continues, seek treatment by a physician.
To Ensure Safe Use Do not allow liquids, metal objects or flammables inside the machine. Unpacking, and installation must be carried out by four or more persons. Such medias can cause fire. Otherwise the machine or the stand may fall, resulting in injury. Use the joining screws to secure the unit to the stand. Install in a level and stable location. Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit, leading to injury. Failure to do so may result in the unit tipping over, leading to injury.
To Ensure Safe Use Do not touch the tip of the separating knife with your fingers. Before switching on the power, be sure to install the drain bottle. Doing so may result in injury. Otherwise discharged fluid may leak from the machine. Do not place hands within the space to the front of the unit while in operation. Doing so may result in injury.
To Ensure Safe Use About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location and content of these messages. Front Rear Do not place hands within the space to the front of the unit while in operation. Ink and discharged ink are flammable. Keep away from open flame. Rating label Use a rated power supply. Ink and discharged ink are toxic. Avoid contact with the body. Use only in a wellventilated area.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Avis sur les avertissements Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil. Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de blessure ou de dommage matériel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil. * Par dommage matériel, il est entendu dommage ou tout autre effet indésirable sur la maison, tous les meubles et même les animaux domestiques.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Ne pas utiliser près d'une flamme nue, dans un endroit où se produisent des étincelles ou de l'électricité statique, ni dans un endroit où les températures sont élevées, par exemple à proximité d'un appareil de chauffage. De plus, il ne faut pas placer le support humide dans de tels endroits car la combustion de l'encre ou du liquide nettoyant peut créer un risque d'incendie.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Ne pas endommager ni modifier le fil électrique. Ne pas le plier, le tordre, l'étirer, l'attacher ou le serrer de façon excessive. Ne pas placer d'objet ou de poids sur le fil. Négliger de suivre cette consigne peut endommager le fil électrique, ce qui risque de provoquer un incendie ou de causer une décharge électrique ou une électrocution. Ne pas débrancher le fil avec des mains mouillées.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Débloquer le mécanisme d'arrêt des roulettes du support avant de le déplacer. Sinon l'appareil pourrait se renverser et provoquer des blessures. Ne pas toucher le panneau de commande pendant le nettoyage des têtes ou d’autres pièces. Le chariot d’impression peut bouger et causer des blessures. Avant de mettre la machine sous tension, installer la bouteille de vidange, sinon du liquide peut fuir de la machine. Ne pas toucher à l’extrémité de la lame avec vos doigts.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil Ces étiquettes sont collées à l'extérieur de l'appareil. Les dessins suivants indiquent l'endroit et le contenu des messages. Ne pas mettre les mains dans l'espace devant l'élément quand celui-ci est en marche. Avant Arrière Étiquette des caractéristiques électriques Utiliser l'alimentation appropriée L'encre et l'encre usée sont inflammables. Les garder loin de toute flamme nue. L'encre et l'encre usée sont toxiques.
1. Getting Started This section describes what to do when you first open the packing carton, including installing the machine and connecting it to a computer.
1-1 Checking Accessories The following items are packed together with the unit. Make sure they are all present and accounted for.
1-2 Part Names Front View Front cover Sheet loading lever Operation panel Cover Cover Rear View Main power switch RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector POWER Power connector Parallel connector Ink cartridge ports Drain bottle Chapter 1 - Getting Started 17
1-2 Part Names Inside the Front Cover Cutting carriage Knife guide Pinch roller Printing carriage Grit roller Cutter protection Platen Media clamp Operation Panel Display BUSY LED [TOOL UP/DOWN] key [AUTO ALIGN] key [TEST PRINT] key SETUP LED [SETUP] key [CLEANING] key PAUSE LED [PAUSE] key [SHEET CUT] key [TEST CUT] key POWER LED [CUT CONFIG] key [POWER] key [MENU] key [ENTER] key Arrow keys BASE POINT LED [BASE POINT] key ALIGN POINT LED [ALIGN POINT] key 18 Chapter 1 - Getting Starte
1-3 Assembling and Installing Do not operate in a location exposed to open flame, sparking, or static electricity, or in a location exposed to high temperatures, such as in the immediate vicinity of a heater. Also, do not place undried media in such locations. Doing so may result in fire due to combustion of ink or cleaning liquid. Ensure adequate ventilation for the work area. Failure to do so may result in odor, physical distress, or fire.
1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 1: Assemble the Stand First assemble the stand, then mount the machine on top of the stand. 1 Invert the stand legs as shown in the figure. While supporting the stand legs with your hand, attach the left- and right-hand casters. Tighten the bolts securely. Loose bolts may cause the stand to wobble. Short Hexagonal wrench Long Pipe Bolts (Large) 4 pcs. 4 pcs. 2 Set the stand upright so that the casters are at the bottom, and place the machine on the stand.
1-3 Assembling and Installing 3 Use the included large bolts to secure the machine to the stand.
1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 2: Install the Included Items 1 Attach the arms onto the back of the machine at the locations shown in the figure. Left-hand side of the back of the unit Right-hand side of the back of the unit Bolts (Large) Bolts (Large) Arm(Right) 2 Arm(Left) Pass the stoppers onto both ends of the shaft. When passing the shaft through the stopper, be sure to loosen the screws on the stopper first. Tighten loosely with the screws.
1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 3: Install the Drain Bottle Leave the drain bottle attached at all times, removing it only when moving the machine or disposing of collected ink. 1 Use the included large bolts to secure the bottle stand in place. Bottle stand Large bolts 2 Remove the stopper from the drain tube. When you remove the stopper from the drain tube, discharged fluid used in shipping inspection may be released from inside the tube. Exercise caution.
1-3 Assembling and Installing 4 Attach the drain bottle to the back of the machine. Before you attach the drain bottle, make sure the lid and the inner cover inside the drain bottle have been removed. For more information about how to dispose of discharged ink. ☞ ”4-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink” Drain bottle When the level of collected fluid is in this range, detach the drain bottle and dispose of the discharged ink.
1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 4: Remove the Protective Media The protective media shown below is attached to this machine when it is shipped from the factory. When you have finished installing the machine, remove all protective media. Front Packing Packing 1) Remove packings. 2) Peel off the tape. 3) Peel off the tape, and remove the packing. (Pull straight back toward you to extract.) 6) Peel off the tape. 5) Peel off the tape, and remove the packing. 4) Remove the retainer.
1-4 Connecting the Cables Use only with a power supply of the same rating as indicated on the unit. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Ground the unit with the ground wire. Failure to do so may result in risk of electrical shock in the even of a mechanical problem. Use only with the power cord included with this product. Use with other than the included power cord may lead to fire or electrocution.
1-4 Connecting the Cables Connecting to the Computer Ethernet Connection RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector Do not connect a telephone cable to the RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector. Ethernet (10Base-T or 100 Base-TX) Network cable(categoly 5) Various settings are required when using this machine in a network environment. For more information, see the “Roland PrintServer Network Settings Guide”.
1-4 Connecting the Cables Securing the Cable Pass the cable through the established location, making sure that it does not touch the loaded media. If the cable touches the media during printing, media feed may be obstructed, resulting in poor printing accuracy. Pass the cable through here.
1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time Step 1: Install Ink Cartridges Store ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink or cleaning liquid comes in contact with the eyes, immediately flush with running water for at least 15 minutes. If an ink cartridge is dropped, the shock due to the fall may damage the ink cartridge and make it unusable. When installing and removing an ink cartridge, do not rush. Detach the cartridge gently. Sudden movement when detaching may cause ink to be spilled.
1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time Filling Ink Installing ink cartridges for the first time after purchase requires four SOL INK cleaning cartridges. This is also the case when you are draining ink in preparation for transport, then reinstalling the ink cartridges. 1 Switch on the main power on the back of the machine. 2 Press the [POWER] key on the operation panel. 3 Check the type of ink to install, then press the [ENTER] key.
1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time Step 2 : Match the Machine to the Environment Where Installed The machine performs automatic adjustment to optimize its state to the environment where it is used (temperature and humidity). Performing automatic adjustment reduces misalignment in the scanning direction (the direction of movement of the carriage) during printing and cutting. 1 Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display.
1-6 Installing the Blade Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers. Doing so may result in injury, and the cutting performance of the blade will be impaired. Do not leave the tool mounting screws tightened. Tightening the screw makes it more difficult to install the blade holder. Installing a Blade 1 Insert a blade into the blade holder until it snaps into place with an audible click.
1-6 Installing the Blade 6 Support the tool-securing screw from below and install the blade holder. Insert the blade holder until the collar is flush with the carriage. When cutting is performed after printing, the cap tip of the blade holder may scratch the printed surface. If this is the case, lengthen the cutter blade extension. 7 Tighten the screw. Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose. 8 Screw Close the front cover, and press the [ENTER] key.
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2. Basic Operation This describes the sequence of basic operations from switching on the power to performing printing or cutting.
2-1 Examples of Operations with This Machine You can perform a wide variety of operations with this machine. For example, you can perform only printing, perform only cutting, or perform printing and cutting, or even perform printing, then remove the media, laminate it, and then cut it. The results of operations such as printing only or cutting only differ depending on the settings used to send the data from the raster image processor (RIP).
2-2 Switching the Power On and Off Switching On the Power Leave the main power switch turned on, and use the [POWER] key to switch the power on and off in day-today use. Points to Keep in Mind When Switching the Power On and Off Do not switch off the main power while the sub power is switched on. The printing heads may be left uncapped (that is, the printing carriage may remain over the platen).
2-2 Switching the Power On and Off Switching Off the Power at the End of the Day Press and hold down the [POWER] key for one second or longer to switch off the sub power. The POWER LED goes out Raise Leave the pinch rollers raised when not in use. Deformation may occur if left lowered for a prolonged period.
2-3 Loading Media Be sure to install the media guide when loading roll media. Otherwise the roll may fall and cause injury. Load roll media at the proper position. Otherwise the roll may fall, resulting in injury. Rail portion Do not touch the rail or the inner side of the left and right cover. Touching the area shown may cause the fingers to be soiled by grease or ink, and may result in diminished image quality. Do not put hands inside Loading Roll Media 1 Open the front cover.
2-3 Loading Media 4 Place the rolled media on the shaft. Pass the end of the media between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers so that it extends from the front of the unit. Roll media Shaft 5 When viewed from the front, align so that the left-hand edge of the media is above any of the grit rollers and the right-hand edge is above any of the three grit rollers of the right side of the main unit. Align the media so that it is straight, and move pinch rollers so that they are above the grit rollers.
2-3 Loading Media 6 Align the left- and right-hand stoppers with the width of the media and tighten the screws to secure in place. Stopper Screw 7 Pull out the media so that at least 50 cm (20 in.) hangs down at the front of the machine. 8 Rotate the media flanges on the shaft to take up the hanging media at the front of the machine. To ensure that the media take-up is not crooked, clear of items such as the media clamps that may obstruct media feed.
2-3 Loading Media 10 Close the front cover. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select [ROLL], then press the [ENTER] key. SETUP SHEET ROLL EDGE PIECE If cutting is to be performed from the edge of the media, select [EDGE] (If [EDGE] does not appear, set [EDGE SENSE] to [ENABLE]). 11 Press the [SETUP] key. The SETUP LED lights up This detects the width of the media and displays the printable width.
2-3 Loading Media Loading Sheet Media Before attempting to load sheet media, check the following points. Front View Align the front edge of the media with the location shown in the figure. Front Media Align here. Rear View Remove the shaft and roll media at the back of the unit. Displaying Menu Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select [PIECE], then press the [ENTER] key.
2-3 Loading Media When Loading Thick Media (Only When Printing) Media that is thick or that warps easily may lead to problems with media feed or jamming. When you are using such media, adjust the height of the printing heads. You adjust the height of the printing heads only when performing printing. When the height of the printing head has been adjusted, it is necessary to perform bidirectional correction.
2-3 Loading Media When Loading Media That Warps Easily (Only When Printing) When you are loading media whose left and right edges are prone to warping, use the media clamps. The media clamps can be used to secure media that is up to 0.7 mm (0.027 in.) or so in thickness. The following media cannot be used even when secured in place by the media clamps.
2-3 Loading Media Separating the Media Make sure the [SETUP] LED lights up. To cut off a printed portion from the roll, hold down the [SHEET CUT] key for at least one second. The piece is cut off at the present location of the printing-start line. This step is not necessary when cutoff is performed automatically by sending a media-cutoff command from the computer. Knife guide Depending on the composition of the media, cutoff may not be possible.
2-4 Printing Do not open the front cover. Opening the front cover while printing is in progress causes an emergency stop. This means that printing may not be carried out correctly even if operation is resumed, due to drop-out or misalignment of the image. During printing, do not touch the portion of the media that's already been discharged. Doing so may obstruct media feed or cause the media to rub against the heads, which may result in a paper jam or damage to the heads.
2-4 Printing Performing a Printing Test Before starting to print, carry out a Test print to check the state of the head. Problems such as missing dots may reduce the printing quality. If the test results show a problem, carry out head cleaning to restore the head to its normal state. 1 Press and hold the [TEST PRINT] key for at least one second to carry out a printing test. The test pattern is printed. 2 If dot drop-out is present, clean the heads.
2-5 Cutting Do not open the front cover. Opening the front cover while cutting is in progress causes an emergency stop. This means that printing may not be carried out correctly even if operation is resumed, due to drop-out or misalignment of the image. Do not use the media clamps during cutting. To Perform Cutting If you're using roll media, then before you start cutting, leave media hanging freely at the rear. Turn the media flanges by hand to pull out the necessary length from the roll.
2-5 Cutting Test Cutting Cutting quality is affected by the blade and media being used, and by the cutting conditions. There are four cutting conditions: "cutting speed", "blade force", "blade offset", and "amount of blade extension". For high-quality cutting, it is necessary to set the appropriate cutting conditions for the blade and media in actual use. The cutting test is a feature for checking beforehand whether these cutting conditions are appropriate.
2-5 Cutting Incorrect cutting conditions may cause symptoms such as those described below. If you are using a media with a strong adhesive layer, the adhesive layer may adhere to itself immediately when cut. This means that even though the media has actually been cut, it may appear as if it has not been cut, and blade force may mistakenly be set too high. If a cutting test shows that the media peels easily and the blade traces on the carrier paper are optimal, then the media is being cut.
2-6 Printing and Cutting You can perform printing and cutting at the same time. You send the data, perform printing, and after printing has finished, you start cutting. Before you send the data, make sure a blade is installed in the cutting carriage. Sequence of Operation for Printing and Cutting Step 1: Perform Printing Step 2: Dry the Media Step 3: Perform Cutting Before you start cutting, allow the media to dry sufficiently. (The drying time varies according to the type of media.
2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting When you are performing printing, then performing lamination or the like, reloading the media, and performing cutting, using the alignment function makes it possible to align the printing and cutting positions. Alignment of the printing and cutting positions uses crop marks. Printing with crop marks added enables automatic detection of the crop marks during cutting, thereby making alignment possible.
2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting Media Sizes Allowing Automatic Crop-mark Detection When you are printing with crop marks, set a margin of at least 90 mm (3-9/16 in.) before the next print-start position. You can set the margin value with the RIP you're using. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the documentation for the RIP you're using. : Crop marks : Pinch rollers Where to cut the media off 90 mm (3-9/16 in.) or more 12.5 mm (0.5 in.) 1.5 mm (about 0.06 in.) 12.5 mm (0.
2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting Aligning Automatically Read the four crop marks and perform alignment for printing and cutting. 1 Reload the media. Press the [SETUP] key to display the top screen. Top menu W 1234 mm Alignment cannot be performed if the line connecting the left and right crop marks is slanted by 5 degrees or more. Adjust the positioning of the loaded media.
2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting Aligning Manually Depending on the type of media, it may not be possible to detect crop marks automatically. When crop marks cannot be detected automatically, you perform alignment manually. 1 Set the location of the origin point. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the center of the blade to above the lower-right crop mark. Use the [TOOL UP/DOWN] key to move the blade up and down and make sure it is positioned correctly. 2 Press the [BASE POINT] key.
3. A Wide Variety of Operations This section describes a wide variety of operations and functions, grouped by task.
3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Care and Handling of Ink Cartridges • Do not use anything other SOL INK cartridge. Do not attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink cartridge. • Do not attempt to disassemble an ink cartridge. • If an ink cartridge is dropped, the shock due to the fall may damage the ink cartridge and make it unusable. • Store ink cartridges unopened at a temperature of -20°C (-4°F) to 40°C (104°F) in a well-ventilated location.
3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Replacing with New Ink Cartridges Replacing an Ink Cartridge Before you attempt to replace an ink cartridge, check the following two points. • The machine is switched on. • Operation is stopped or paused. Removing or inserting an ink cartridge while operation is in progress may cause air to get inside the cartridge, resulting in poor image quality. 1 Remove the ink cartridge from the ink-cartridge port. 2 Insert new ink cartridge.
3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges If Ink Runs Out During Printing If ink runs out during printing, a warning beep sounds and the screen shown in the figure appears. Replace the ink cartridge. Ignoring the message and continuing printing without replacing the ink may adversely affect image quality, resulting in faintness or other problems. 1＿ 2■ 3■ 4 ■ 5■ 6■ 7＿ 8■ 9■ 10 ■ 11■ 12 ■ The "___" for the ink that has run out flashes. The number indicates the number of the ink cartridge.
3-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level You can use [INK REMAINING] on the display menu to check how much ink is left after the ink cartridges have been installed. Use this information as a guide for replacing the ink cartridges. In situations such as the following, the installed ink cartridge is taken to be an unused cartridge and the default amount of remaining ink is displayed, which does not match the actual amount of ink remaining.
3-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts Setting the Start Location Set the location where printing or cutting starts at the desired place. [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] keys and the [BASE POINT] key to set the start points (origin points) for the feed direction (the direction of forward and backward movement) and the scan direction (the direction of movement of the printing carriage).
3-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts Setting the Start Location 1 Load media and install a blade, then press the [SETUP] key. 2 Use the arrow keys to align the blade with the new printing or cutting start location (base point). 3 Press the [BASE POINT] key. The center of the blade The BASE POINT LED lights up The display in the figure appears. Ｗ１２３４ｍｍ Ｌ１０００ｍｍ Ｂ When printing, do not use the [ ] key as much as possible to pulling back the media. Otherwise the following may occur.
3-4 Setting the Margins Setting the Margins in the Feed Direction You can set the margins in the feed direction using the software RIP (raster image processor). For information about how to make the settings for the margins, refer to the documentation for the RIP you're using.
3-5 Making Corrections for Printing Feed Correction This corrects for errors in the amount of feed of the grit rollers due the type of media. Be sure to make this setting when you have replaced the media with a different type. Correcting the amount of feed improves the dot-positioning accuracy in the feed direction, which can help enhance image quality.
3-5 Making Corrections for Printing Bidirectional Correction This adjusts for misalignment that occurs during bidirectional printing. Perform adjustment for bidirectional correction in situations such as the following. • When media is replaced with a different type • When the head height has been adjusted • When using in a location subject to large changes in temperature Bidirectional correction is enabled only when performing bidirectional printing.
3-5 Making Corrections for Printing 6 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.1 You can select from SETTING NO. 1 through SETTING NO. 4. 7 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. 8 Use the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys to set the value you checked in step 4, then press the [ENTER] key. H1 0 H1 71/2 H2 8 H2 0 H3 0 H4 8 H3 7 H5 6 H6 7 -30 to +10 (In steps of 1/2) In case of [SETTING NO.
3-5 Making Corrections for Printing Loading an Adjustment Value 1 Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. 2 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. 3 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. 4 Press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the figure. Choose the memory number to load, then press the [ENTER] key.
3-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting When printing is followed by cutting, the cutting line may be displaced from the printing margin. If this happens, use the [PRINT-CUT ADJ.] function on the menu to align the start points for printing and for cutting. Before you run [PRINT - CUT ADJ.], run [ENV. MATCH]. For more information about how to adjust this, see "1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time -- Step 3: Match the Machine to the Environment Where Installed.
3-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting Adjusting Manually Read the correction value from the test pattern printed and cut on the media. Enter the read correction value with the operation panel, then align the printing and cutting positions. 1 Load media and install a blade, then press the [SETUP] key. 2 Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. 3 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display.
3-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting 6 Use the [ ] key to choose [FEED SETTING]. 7 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. 8 Enter the correction value read in step 5. Select the correction value with the [ ] [ key, and press the [ENTER] key. 9 Repeat steps 6 through 8 and enter the correction value of [SCAN SETTING]. PRINT - CUT ADJ. FEED SETTING FEED SETTING 0.0 mm 0.
3-7 Stopping Printing or Cutting Operations Stopping Printing or Cutting Operations Stopping Printing or Cutting 1 Press the [PAUSE] key. 2 Halt transmission of printing instructions from the computer. 3 Hold down the [SETUP] key for one second or longer. Any remaining data is cleared. The PAUSE LED lights up The SETUP LED flashes Pausing Printing or Cutting Operations Press the [PAUSE] key. The PAUSE LED lights up. The PAUSE LED lights up To resume printing Press the [PAUSE] key again.
3-8 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Even when not in use, keep the machine in an environment where the temperature is 5 to 40 ˚C (41 to 104 ˚F) and the humidity is 20 to 80 % (no condensation). In particular, be careful to make sure not to expose the machine to high temperatures of 40 ˚C (104 ˚F) or more. When the machine is out of use for an extended period, then once a month, switch on the power and perform cleaning.
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4. Maintenance This section describes how to clean the printing heads, daily care and maintenance, and the like.
4-1 Cleaning the Printing Heads Switching on the sub power automatically performs maintenance operations, including cleaning of the printing head. This means that there is normally no need to perform cleaning otherwise. If drop-out occurs with printed images, clean the printing head. Cleaning the Printing Heads 1 Load media for printing-test use. 2 Press the [CLEANING] key, and press the [ ] key to select the printing-head group to clean. Press the [ENTER] key to start head cleaning.
4-1 Cleaning the Printing Heads If Drop-out Persists Even After Carrying Out Cleaning Several Times Perform head cleaning only when there is dot drop-out (gaps) or printing becomes faint. Performing head cleaning more than necessary subjects the heads to wear and consumes ink. In particular, cleaning performed at the [POWERFUL] menu for [HEAD CLEANING] can cause premature head wear and consume large amounts of ink. (Performing cleaning at the [POWERFUL] consumes approximately 60 cc of ink for each group.
4-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit Cleaning using the cleaning kit should be carried out when automatic cleaning and forced cleaning from the [HEAD CLEANING] menu fail to correct image drop-out. Remove any ink buildup of dust or grime around the printing heads, which can cause image drop-out or ink drips. We also recommend performing periodic cleaning using the cleaning kit to prevent problems like these during printing.
4-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit 6 To discharge static electricity from your body, touch the location shown in the figure. 7 Clean the heads and the area around the heads on the left side of the machine. Use a cleaning stick to wipe off any grime from the stainlesssteel frame for the heads and the plastic areas on either side of the heads. Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks. Do not touch the nozzle surface of the heads.
4-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit 10 Clean the wiper. Use a cleaning stick to wipe away any buildup of dust and grime from the wiper. Wipers Replacing the Wiper If the message [REPLACE WIPER] appears on the display, replace the wiper with a new one. As a rule of thumb, the message prompting you to replace the wiper appears when cleaning has been performed 500 times (with [ALL] selected for head cleaning). For information on how to replace the wiper, see "4-3 Replacing the Wiper.
4-3 Replacing the Wiper If the message shown in the figure appears, replace the wiper with a new part. 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 in "4-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit" to display the screen shown in the figure, and press the [ENTER] key. 2 Follow steps 5 and 6 in "4-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit" to detach the right cover, and discharge static electricity from your body. 3 Using tweezers, grasp the bottom portion of the wiper and take it off the hook.
4-4 Other Cleaning Tasks The machine and the inside of the front cover may become soiled with ink during printing. The cleaning methods described below let you continue printing without affecting the printed media or the machine. • When carrying out any cleaning other than cleaning using cleaning sticks, switch off the main power. Before turning off the main power, press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power. • Never lubricate the mechanisms.
4-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink The bottle stand for the drain bottle is provided with a window to help determine when discharged ink needs to be disposed. When the discharged ink is within this range, dispose of it. If discharged ink is allowed to exceed this range, it may spill when the bottle is removed. Dispose of ink in the drain bottle as described below. Discharged ink is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Do not attempt to incinerate discharged ink or discard it with ordinary trash.
4-6 How to Replace the Blade Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers. Doing so may result in injury, and the cutting performance of the blade will be impaired. 1 Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. 2 Press the [ENTER] key to make the following screen appear on the display. MENU REPLACE KNIFE FINISHED ? When the screen shown in the figure appears, the printing carriage simultaneously moves to the left.
4-7 How to Replace the Separating Knife Do not touch the tip of the separating knife with your fingers. Doing so may result in injury. Do not touch the control panel while head cleaning or other cleaning is in progress. The printing carriage may move and cause injury. Do not try to pull out the printing carriage by hand. The printing carriage is pulled out automatically through menu operation.
4-8 When Moving the Unit Before attempting to move the machine, clean the heads. Four optionally available cleaning cartridges are required to clean all the heads. Each cleaning cartridge can be used to perform cleaning three times. Do not tilt the machine at a large angle. Ink or discharged fluid remaining in the machine may leak or spill, causing breakdown or malfunction. Be sure to use SOL INK cleaning cartridges. Use of any other type may result in breakdown.
4-8 When Moving the Unit 7 After you have pulled out all the ink cartridges whose colors are flashing, head cleaning starts. Follow the messages on the display to carry out the procedure. When cleaning for the first two colors finishes, the display returns to the screen shown in step 6. Follow the messages on the display to perform cleaning for the remaining four colors. 8 When head cleaning finishes, the sub power shuts of automatically. Switch off the main power switch.
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5. Menus and Keys This section contains a flowchart of the menus and describes the control-panel keys and the menu items.
5-1 Display Menus Flowchart For details about each of the menus, see the "5-2 Description of Menus." * Selecting the language for screen messages MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH Roland SC-540 Ver.1.00 When the power is turned on for the first time, or turned on after removing the ink Roland SC-540 SOL INK LcLm MENU LANGUAGE JAPANESE Use or to select. Press the [ENTER] key to enable the setting. Roland SC-540 INK NOT FILLED No ink is filled.
5-1 Display Menus Flowchart FORCE 50gf 50gf 30gf to 300gf （In step of 5gf） SPEED 40cm/s OFFSET 0.250mm 0.250mm 40cm/s 1cm/s to 60cm/s （In step of 1cm/s） UP - SPEED 60cm/s 60cm/s 0.000mm to 1.500mm （In step of 0.025mm） 1cm/s to 60cm/s （In step of 1cm/s） Press the [CLEANING] key to perform all head cleaning. CLEANING ALL Press the [ENTER] key to perform head cleaning. CLEANING A GROUP Press the [ENTER] key to perform head cleaning of A Group.
5-1 Display Menus Flowchart MENU EDGE DETECTION EDGE DETECTION ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE / DISABLE MENU HEAD HEIGHT HEAD HEIGHT HIGH LOW HIGH / MIDDLE / LOW MENU ADJUST BI-DIR ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT PRESS ENTER KEY ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.1 H1 H2 H3 0 0 0 -30 to +10 (In steps of 1/2) SETTING No.1/ SETTING No.2/ SETTING No.3/ SETTING No.
5-1 Display Menus Flowchart [ PRINT & CUT ADJ. ] menu MENU CALIBRATION CALIBRATION PRINTING ADJ. PRINTING ADJ. TEST PRRINT PRINTING ADJ. SETTING SETTING — 0.10% + 0.10% -2.00% to +2.00% (In steps of 0.01%) CALIBRATION CUTTING ADJ. CUTTING ADJ. FEED SETTING FEED SETTING — 0.10% + 0.10% -2.00% to +2.00% (In steps of 0.01%) CUTTING ADJ. SCAN SETTING SCAN SETTING — 0.10% + 0.10% -2.00% to +2.00% (In steps of 0.01%) MENU INK CONTROL INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE EMPTY MODE CONT. STOP CONT.
5-1 Display Menus Flowchart [ INK CONTROL ] menu MENU UNIT UNIT mm INCH mm / INCH MENU FACTORY DEFAULT NOW PROCESSING.. MENU SYSTEM REPORT PERFORMING TEST PRINT MENU ENV. MATCH NOW PROCESSING..
5-1 Display Menus Flowchart [INK REMAINING] menu MENU HEAD CLEANING HEAD CLEANING ALL MEDIUM HEAD CLEANING ALL POWERFUL HEAD CLEANING A MEDIUM HEAD CLEANING A POWERFUL HEAD CLEANING B MEDIUM HEAD CLEANING B POWERFUL HEAD CLEANING C MEDIUM HEAD CLEANING C POWERFUL Press [TEST PRINT] key at least one second during these screens appeared, test print start.
5-2 Description of Menus Top menu Submenu Setting range Default value EDGE DETECTION — This specifies whether detection of the front and rear edges of the ENABLE/ media is enabled or disabled. DISABLE This should normally be set to [ENABLE]. When loading transparent media, set this to [DISABLE]. When set to [DISABLE], then during media setup only the [ROLL] selection is available. When doing this, ensure a margin of 75 mm (3 in.
5-2 Description of Menus Top menu INK CONTROL Submenu EMPTY MODE PUMP UP HEAD WASH Function Setting range Default value [EMPTY MODE]: When replacement of the ink cartridge becomes [EMPTY [EMPTY necessary while printing is in progress, this setting determines whether MODE] MODE] printing continues or pauses. This setting is used when the ink car- CONT./ STOP tridge cannot be changed immediately during printing, such as durSTOP ing unattended operation at night. [CONT.
5-2 Description of Menus Top menu Submenu Setting range Default value PREFEED — This specifies whether the media prefeed function is enabled or dis- DISABLE/ DISABLE abled. ENABLE When set to [ENABLE], an amount of media equal to the size of the data sent from the computer is fed out first, and then printing or cutting are performed. When using the [PREFEED] function, set [EDGE SENSE] to [ENABLE].
5-3 Description of Keys Key Top menu Function Setting range Default value — This switches on and off the sub power . When the power is switched on, the POWER LED lights up. — — — This detects the presence and the width of the media, and displays the printable width. The SETUP LED flashes while detection of media width is in progress. When setup finishes, the SETUP LED lights up continuously. Also press this key when removing the media.
5-3 Description of Keys Key Top menu Function Setting range Default value — — This is used to accept, execute, or save the item shown on the display. — — — Holding down the [TEST PRINT] key for one second or longer while the SETUP LED is lit performs a printing test. — — — This enters the [HEAD CLEANING] menu for cleaning the printing heads. — — — This corrects cutting data to align it with printing data that has been output. It is valid only during cutting.
6. What to Do If... This section describes error messages that may appear on the display and how to resolve problems that can occur during operation.
6-1 What to Do If... The machine doesn't run The power does not switch on. Is the main power switched on? If the power does not come on when you press the [POWER] key, the main power at the back of the machine may not be switched on. Make sure the main power is switched on, then press the [POWER] key again. Printing doesn't start when data is sent. Are the network settings correct? Make sure there are no errors in the network settings.
6-1 What to Do If... Clean, attractive printing is impossible If drop-out occurs with printed images. Clean the printing heads (see "4-1 Cleaning the Printing Heads"). The printed images are not clean. Clean the platen and pinch rollers. (see "4-4 Other Cleaning Tasks") The printing heads scrape the surface of the media.
6-1 What to Do If... During printing, ink drips from the printing carriage and soils the media (the printing surface) The following may cause ink to drip on the media during printing. • Dust or fiber-containing grime around the heads may have absorbed ink. • The heads scraping the media may have caused ink to fail to be discharged, resulting in ink buildup in the heads. If this happens, refer to "4-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit" and clean the heads. We recommend carrying out periodic head cleaning.
6-1 What to Do If... The printing and cutting positions are not aligned Is the media loaded correctly? If the media is not loaded correctly, the media meanders as it is fed, and the printing and cutting positions become misaligned. Refer to the section "2-3 Loading Media" and load the media correctly. The positions are not aligned even when [AUTO] in [PRINT-CUT ADJ.] is executed. Depending on the type of media, automatic detection of square marks may not be possible.
6-1 What to Do If... The media becomes jammed If [MOTOR ERROR : TURN OFF POWER] appears and operation stops Follow the steps below to clear the error. 1 2 3 4 Press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power. 5 6 Load the media and carry out setup. 7 Send the printing or cutting data and perform printing or cutting. Remove the jammed media. Cut off any creased or torn portions. Press the [POWER] key to turn on the sub power. Correct whatever caused the media to jam.
6-1 What to Do If... What to Do If the Printing Carriage Does Not Operate During operation, if for some reason the printing carriage does not return to the standby position, then following the procedure, cap the printing heads, and contact the your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center. If the printing carriage is allowed to stand for a prolonged period with the printing heads uncapped (that is with the printing carriage over the platen), the heads may become clogged or even damaged.
6-1 What to Do If... 5 When the printing carriage comes into contact with the caps, rotate the pipe one or two turns more. Make sure the printing carriage and the caps are touching, then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center. 108 Chapter 6 What to Do If...
6-2 What to Do If an Error Message Appears Messages Meaning Action CLOSE THE COVER An operation command was given while the cover or front cover is open. Close the cover or front cover. AVOIDING DRY-UP TURN OFF POWER The printing head was returned to its standby position to be capped, canceling current printing job. Because emergency stop was effected more than 10 min. Turn power off by pressing [POWER] key to reset. Interrupted printing is not resumed. Repeat printing from the beginning.
6-2 What to Do If an Error Message Appears Messages Meaning Discard discharged ink. * This message appears before operations that will discharge large amounts of ink. There is a chance of discharged ink overflowing if operations are carried out while the drain bottle is full. Remove the drain bottle from this machine, discard the collected ink, then reinstall the drain bottle. Press the [ENTER] key to continue. INSTALL DRAIN BOTTLE Check that the drain bottle is set in position.
6-2 What to Do If an Error Message Appears Messages Meaning Action TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH The air temperature where installed is higher than the ambient temperature at which the unit can operate (approx. 40°C (104°F) or more higher). Recovery from this problem is impossible. Use the [POWER] key to switch the power off. First drop the temperature of the area where installed, then switch on the power.
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7-1 Specifications Main Unit Specification SC-540 Printing / Cutting method Piezo ink-jet method / media-moving method Printing / Cutting width 185 to 1346 mm (7-5/16 to 53 in.) Acceptable media widths 210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.) Conditions for usable media Ink cartridges -Cuttable media thickness: 0.08 to 0.22 mm (0.00315 to 0.00866 in.) (depending on media composition) -Maximum cuttable media thickness including base paper (backing paper): 0.4 mm (0.0157 in.
7-1 Specifications Packed weight 221 kg (487.2 lb.) Environment Power on Temperature: 15 to 32°C (59 to 89.
7-2 Media Conditions Usable Media Use genuine media for this machine. A) Cuttable media thickness : 0.08 to 0.22 mm (0.00315 in. to 0.00866 in.) (depending on media composition) B) Maximum media thickness, including base paper (peeled-off paper) : Printing only 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) : When performing cutting 0.4 mm (0.0157 in.) C) Maximum diameter for roll media : 180 mm (7-1/16 in.) (surface to be printed or cut must face outward) D) Core inner diameter for roll media : 50.8 or 76.2 mm (2 in. or 3 in.
7-2 Media Conditions Acceptable Media Width 210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.) Media Approx. 210 mm (8-5/16 in.) Approx. 410 mm (16-1/8 in.) Approx. 405 mm (15-15/16 in.) Approx. 605 mm (23-13/16 in.) Approx. 605 mm (23-13/16 in.) Approx. 805 mm (31-11/16 in.) Approx. 830 mm (32-11/16 in.) Approx. 1030 mm (40-9/16 in.) Approx. 1000 mm (39-3/8 in.) Approx. 1200 mm (47-1/4 in.) Approx. 1171 mm (46-1/8 in.) Approx. 1371 mm (54 in.
7-3 About the Printing or Cutting Area The printing or cutting area along the horizontal plane (the direction in which the carriage moves) is determined by the position of the pinch rollers. The workable area spans the length between the two rollers, minus a margin of about 1.5 mm (about 0.06 in.) on both sides. If "PIECE" has been selected and media length (the distance in the X direction as shown in the figure) is 2,000 mm (783/4 in.), the area is the same as when "EDGE" has been chosen.
7-4 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing The media-cutoff location that is used when a media-cutoff command is sent from the computer is determined as follows. Start of the next printing operation 75 mm (3 in.
7-5 About Blade Life Cutting conditions and blade life vary according to the hardness of the media and the usage environment. Making the settings for the conditions described below does not automatically guarantee attractive cutting results in all situations. Before performing actual cutting, be sure to carry out a cutting test and make any necessary adjustments (see "2-5 Cutting -- Test Cutting").
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